RV Electrical Service Panel - Preventative Maintenance

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  • @rpodadventure
    @rpodadventure 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I recently left this job to a technician at one of the stores of a large national chain. He said he checked them and made sure all the screws were tight. Several days later, on a cross-country trip, I plugged in and could smell burning coming from the breaker panel. I disconnected the power right away and considered my options. After watching this, I knew the best thing to do would be to pull the breaker box cover off and check all the connections myself. I did, and found a completely burned wire that was held very loosely by its burned screw,. also, a whole bunch of other neutral screws were very loose. I tightened every screw but will need to find a new circuit board and an RV technician. Obviously, I could have lost my rig and died a horrible death because I trusted an RV tech to do this job. However, I caught it in time and didn't die thanks to your instructive video.

  • @barbarajording5391
    @barbarajording5391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had this problem on the neutral bar last summer. The Air Conditioner connection was not tight causing increased resistance and burned wires. Breaker kept tripping. Had to replace the busbar and trim several white wires to remove singes. Glad for no fire!

  • @paulwhite888
    @paulwhite888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! You do a great job and provide a great service! Wish you were in my area (New Hampshire) as there are very very few reliable and trustworthy rv technicians. Thank you

  • @spudbudy
    @spudbudy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always PM the electrical panels @work. I have never heard of a torque screwdriver. Makes perfect sense. Thanks for enlightening me.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you get one get the 'T' handle. I can't justify buying another one but I do wish I had that style instead.

    • @joeandlorisadventures153
      @joeandlorisadventures153 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is there anything else I need to know beside T handle before I buy one?

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joeandlorisadventures153 10-50 inch pounds is all I have ever needed in RV work. I have not found a 'T' handle even though I have tired. Here is a link to the one I use:
      Wiha 28506 Torque Screwdriver, 10-50 Inch Pound amzn.to/2k42K3u
      Wiha 28581 Bit Holder Adapter For 1/4-Inch Drive Bits amzn.to/2k6eJ0v

  • @richardfowler3254
    @richardfowler3254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found a "New" tool that I need to buy, Thanks for that, I always in the past just did a estimate of what I felt was tight enough when I was working in a panel.

  • @randysmith2859
    @randysmith2859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I never knew you needed to double-check this kind of stuff! Thanks so much for the info!

  • @heroesandzeros7802
    @heroesandzeros7802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I too spent 40 some years as an industrial engineering / electrician / mechanic but started out in the Nuclear Instrumentation Piping field.
    I have worked for several OEMs building panels and wiring panels and none of them ever torqued their screws.
    Never had a problem, but it should have been done for liability's sake. Retired now.
    But I disagree with you on the 12Volt side.
    Crimp on connectors can be tightened, especially the slip on spade types.
    The screws on the ring connectors can be checked also.
    I have found many that have overheated or completely burned out, so a visual check would be good.
    What I hate about RVs is when the manufacturers connect 2 or more wires right in the middle of a harness run and use all the same color wire.
    I found 4 wires connected to 1 wire right near the firewall, all Purple wire.
    So which appliance was blowing the 25A fuse?
    After removing all the tape and plastic covering:
    1 wire was controlling the coil of the Aux Contactor.
    1 wire coming back to another fuse in the same panel. ???
    1 wire went to the heater Hi/Low switch in the dash.
    1 wire ??? Never traced it.
    I separated the 4 wires and installed inline fuses on each.
    Never blew another fuse after that, but if it does, I will know what is doing it.

  • @markpillori
    @markpillori 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think rv’s are subject to wide temperature fluctuations throughout the year and these screws expand and contract and can work themselves loose in addition to heat from current. Need to check these once a year!

  • @songsinthedrawer
    @songsinthedrawer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video, thanks for taking the time to make it. Just found your channel from "All Season Mobile RV Service", where he had asked for your advice.

  • @johncaruana6406
    @johncaruana6406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was really interesting! I had never hear of a torque measuring screw driver. Think I’ll go on Amazon and pick one up.

  • @pilotnelson4507
    @pilotnelson4507 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Took your advice and picked up a T-handle torque screwdriver. Definitely easier on the wrist.

  • @chuckcurtice798
    @chuckcurtice798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff. Just did mine today. Thanks.

  • @calpal9983
    @calpal9983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this!

  • @jamesmnoblesjr9062
    @jamesmnoblesjr9062 ปีที่แล้ว

    My lights work, fridge 1/2 power, batteries discharging in hours(2 or 3).

  • @DuTangTheCryptoSurfr
    @DuTangTheCryptoSurfr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏🏻🤙🏼

  • @tkoopmeiners89
    @tkoopmeiners89 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible that there could be an electrical backfeed issue if the torque value is not set properly? I am having this issue in my motorhome and make sure I shut my inverter off every night for safety sake right now.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      To schedule a service consult with Darren please sign up for the "1:1 Repair Consult" on our Patreon site. www.patreon.com/myrvworks

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another get video. What is your experience, do the screws loosen over time or were they just poorly installed? I so often see new RV's with issues that obviously came from the factory. Poor quality control, poor training of employees, or employees who do dot care.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would say overwhelmingly it's because of the changes in temperature extremes. Not only with the ambient temperature between summer and winter but also with a current passing through the wires. As that screw warms up it starts to fatigue a little bit and therefore you have loosening screws.

  • @thecentralscrutinizer5105
    @thecentralscrutinizer5105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    _"If you're not Happy, You're not Camping"_

  • @dens9057
    @dens9057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I doubt that rv owners are going out and buy one of these.

    • @neildonaldson8008
      @neildonaldson8008 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just did buy one. I want to do it right!